Reconstruct

/ˌriːkənˈstrʌkt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to build or form (something) again after it has been damaged or destroyed.

After the earthquake, the community worked together to reconstruct their homes.

to make a new version of something by combining different elements from various sources.

The historian was able to reconstruct the events of the past using old documents and eyewitness accounts.

to create a representation or model of something based on incomplete data.

The archaeologists aimed to reconstruct the ancient city from the ruins they found.

From the Latin 'reconstruere', from 're-' meaning 'again' and 'struere' meaning 'to build'.

reconstruct the past

To piece together historical events or memories.

reconstruct a theory

To reformulate a theoretical framework based on new evidence.

reconstruct an argument

To reformulate arguments or reasoning processes.

rebuilding

The process of constructing something again after it has been damaged.

restoration

The action of returning something to a former owner, place, or condition.

renovation

The process of improving a broken, damaged, or outdated structure.

To fix or improve something that is broken or not functioning well.

We're going to reconstruct that old car into something awesome.

To piece together a story or experience from scattered details.

After talking to everyone, I had to reconstruct the whole crazy night.